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Become a better photographer today!

Are you aching to improve your photography skills? Tired of the same old "rule of thirds" stuff? This 4-week intensive class with BetterPhoto founder Jim Miotke will help you discover your inner passion, learn the principles of design that master artists use to create beautiful imagery, and more. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of light, learn how to get extreme detail and colorful beauty in your nature and outdoor photos, each and every time. With this course, you'll be making masterful, "WOW" photos in no time at all.

Key Features

What's Your Passion and Natural Talent?

Masterful Design: Beyond the Rule of Thirds

Becoming a Master of Light, Part 1

Becoming a Master of Light, Part 2

Looking to improve your photography skills? Wish you could continue learning and growing as a photographer? Then this is the course for you!

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Course Outline

Lesson 1:What's Your Passion and Natural Talent? Knowing ThyselfGet the answers to the #1 question every person asks: who am I? (That's no small ambition but we can do it!). Discover your talents and heart-driven passion. Knowing yourself and your greatest passion in photography... this is always a great place to start.Assignment: Applying Yourself in your Passion

Lesson 3: Becoming a Master of Light, Part 1 Understand tonal contrast, shadow vs. sunlight and high contrast, getting detail and color in both extremes; other ways to fix light problems (vs. coming back at another time of day) - i.e., reflectors, changing your composition, face another direction.Assignment: Obtaining extreme detail and/or HDR

Lesson 4: Becoming a Master of Light, Part 2Night and low-light photography, overcoming challenges of photographing at the best times: when the light is low and when the environmental conditions are, let's just say, no picnic. Assignment: Painting with light and other low-light fun!

Requirements

FAQ

This course is open to any photographer who wants to give their photography skills - and their creative vision - a giant boost. But this is not a beginning class, so you'll need to know the fundamentals - i.e., how your camera works, and a working knowledge of f/stops, shutter speed and ISO.

What kind of equipment will I need to complete the photo assignments?

Any kind of camera is fine as long as you can adjust the shutter speeds and lens aperture. This course doesn't require an arsenal of lenses, but you will need wide-to-telephoto capability. Also, you'll need a tripod.

No, you do not need to be online at any specific time. The lessons are sent to your email and you are also provided the Campus Square - where you interact with your classmates and instructor. This is also where you upload your photos to be evaluated by your instructor. The instructors are very punctual and respond quickly.

Will I have access to the instructor to ask questions during the photo course?

Absolutely! Students can ask questions in the special Q&A forum set up in the course's Campus Square, or can ask the instructor via email.

Do you offer a money back guarantee?

Yes. We are confident that you will fully enjoy our courses. For our 4-week interactive courses, we offer a 100% money back guarantee before the Wednesday that Lesson #2 is sent out from BetterPhoto. If for any reason you are not satisfied and you let the ordering department know that you would like to withdraw before the Wednesday that Lesson #2 is sent, you will be refunded within 7 days. Due to the highly interactive nature of this kind of course, after the second lesson has been sent out, no refunds will be given.